What's in a Name?

"Mikey" 

I know it's a little odd but it has meaning for us.

Michael was the arcangel.

This little baby would be our angel.

The name Angelo means angel.

Michaelangelo is my favorite artist of all times.

I'm not a fan of the names Michael or Michaelangelo.

But Mikey made me smile.

And I knew that was his name when I told Papi and he smiled too.

And even though hearing his story is too short

hearing his name still makes me smile.

After that strong hug he gave me before he left us,

I knew "Mikey" was great for us to call him

but it didn't begin to explain the strength of his spirit.

So we chose Ammon.

Ammon was a strong missionary,

one of my kids' favorite Book of Mormon heroes.

And I really believe his name in heaven may be Ammon.

Mikey Ammon,

never a name I had ever considered

but a name that will always bring joy to my heart.